Workers' Compensation Daily Headlines

Roadmap  When a workers' compensation claim is deemed non-compensable, it can feel like a dead end for both the employer and the employee. This decision may spark frustration, fear, and financial uncertainty for the worker. […]

Do You Know the Rule? When medical bills are at issue in Utah, the state requires reports. Simply Research subscribers have access to those rules, and we highlight the requirements here. Physician's Initial Report of […]

Portsmouth, VA (WorkersCompensation.com) – A man accused of killing a North Carolina Waffle House employee over his bacon taking too long has been arrested in Virginia, police said, while a customer who stabbed an on-duty […]

The recent Department of Justice (DOJ) lawsuit against Walgreens sends shockwaves through multiple industries, including workers' compensation. The lawsuit alleges that Walgreens knowingly filled millions of prescriptions for controlled substances that lacked legitimate medical purposes. […]

In West Virginia, employees are not entitled to compensation for the portion of an injury that is the result of pre-existing conditions. One case shows why it’s important for employers to ensure that at least […]

In advance of the CLM Focus Conference coming up Feb. 11-12, we're presenting a series of conference-preview pieces to better understand what the sessions will offer and why they're relevant to the workers' compensation industry. Today, we […]

Labor Landscape  American consumers are frantically searching for plumbers, electricians and welders. And Gen Z, dubbed the toolbelt generation, is answering the call. Long beset by a labor crunch, the skilled trades are now appealing […]

The Purdue Pharma settlement has taken another pivotal turn, with a newly negotiated agreement bringing the Sackler family's financial contribution to $7.4 billion. This updated resolution follows the U.S. Supreme Court's rejection of a prior […]